Uran-9
Type: Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
The Uran-9 is a Russian unmanned ground combat vehicle remotely operated via radio command. Armed with a 30mm 2A72 cannon, 4× 9M120-1 Ataka laser-beam-riding ATGMs, 6× Shmel-M thermobaric rocket launchers, and a 7.62mm PKT MG. Tested in Syria 2017-2018 where significant technical deficiencies were identified including communications dropouts, targeting failures, and control range limitations of ~300m in practice vs claimed 3 km. Designed for urban warfare reconnaissance and direct fire support ahead of manned elements. Combat deployment in Ukraine not confirmed at significant scale.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 0 (GCS vehicle required) |
|---|---|
| control | Remote 3km datalink range |
| armament | 30mm 2A72 autocannon, Ataka ATGMs x 4, Shmel thermobaric rockets |
| range_km | 6 |
| speed_kmh | 25 |
| weight_tonnes | 10 |
Operators
- Russia
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